Dr. Ahmed Audi, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has directed that the necessary surgery for one of his personnel who was injured while performing official duties begin right away.
This information was released in a statement on Monday that was signed by Olusola Odumosu, the Commission spokeswoman.
Audi issued the instruction while on a scheduled visit to the National Hospital in Abuja to personally examine and evaluate the patient’s health status and the results of their treatment to date.
Asc II Ibrahim Adam, 40, was among the personnel of the Lagos State Command involved in a road crash which occurred at the Giri junction, Abuja, on Friday, February 24, 2023, a day before the presidential and National Assembly elections that resulted in the death of one of the occupants shortly after take-off from the Corps national headquarters.
Five injured personnel in the accident had been discharged after significant improvements in their health conditions.
Affirming his commitment to the welfare of his personnel, the CG directed the Head of unit of the NSCDC Health and Medical Services, Oba Jude, who was designated to monitor and coordinate the victim’s treatment, to make sure that the required attention is accorded the officer who was diagnosed to have spinal cord injury with multiple fractures.
The NSCDC helmsman reiterated that his major concern is to get the officers back on their feet again.
He noted “They are all dedicated and committed officers and my major concern is to get all of them treated and have them back on their feet again.
“I noticed that there are signs and hope of more significant improvement when the proposed surgery is carried out.
“I am ready to pay the bills of the surgery and other associated treatments no matter how much it is going to cost.”
Audi encouraged the patient who was elated to see the CG by his bedside at the hospital to continue to believe in God who will heal him completely, praying that such an incident will not occur in the Corps again.
The CG consoled family members of the victims and urged them to remain prayerful for God to perfect their healing completely as the Corps plays its own part in caring for the victims.